Simon Sattler

About Simon Sattler

As a highly dynamic and solutions-driven engineering leader, I bring 17 years of progressive success within the oil and gas industry — specializing in well workover engineering, project delivery, technology evaluation, and strategic capability development. Graduating with a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, I immediately immersed myself in tackling complex operational challenges. Over the years, I have led large scale projects, driven cost-saving innovations, and extended capabilities to drive the corporation forward. My work is fueled by a deep passion for operational excellence, strategic innovation, and building sustainable engineering practices. Highlights of my journey include: • Developed and built teams to complete major projects offshore and onshore, domestically as well as internationally. • Directed rapid technical responses across the well lifecycle — from construction to abandonment — ensuring seamless execution under pressure. • Assessed and introduced new technologies, supporting pilot deployments, technical reviews, and risk assessments across rigs ranging from offshore MODUs to a fleet of 36 rigs executing 1800 workovers per year. • Led root cause analyses and implemented solutions that reduced safety incidents and enhanced operational standards. • Executed competitor analyses and market trend evaluations, helping design future-ready business models around emerging technologies. I excel at failure analysis, pattern identification, and structured design processes. Whether supervising offshore interventions, optimizing subsea inspections, or mentoring multinational teams, I bring precision, resilience, and forward-thinking leadership to every challenge. I am passionate about engineering the future of energy through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a relentless focus on safety and excellence. Let’s connect and explore how we can drive transformation together!

Experience

1. Manager, Well Lifecycle Management

   Chevron

   Jul 2025 — Present · Minot, ND, US

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering

  2006 — 2009

• University of Arizona

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Nodal Analysis
• Completion
• Petroleum
• Reservoir Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Offshore Drilling
• Commissioning
• Oil/Gas
• Pipelines
• Oilfield
• Onshore
• Materials
• Gas
• Workover
• Troubleshooting
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Drilling
• Mechanical Engineering
• Upstream
• Well Testing
• Completions